RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Grissom, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “Regards to Harold Fareese, Virgil I. Grissom.” In fine condition, w

Kranz’s laminated Apollo badge for the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Mission Control Center-Houston, 2.25 x 3.75, stamped with his name, “Eugene F. K

Color official NASA 10 x 8 lithograph of the Apollo 9 crew posing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Jim McDivitt and Dave Scott,

Three 8 x 10 photos: an official color NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To J…Neil Armstro

Commemorative program entitled “The First Lunar Landing: As Told by The Astronauts,” celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event, 9 x 12, 24 pages,

TLS signed by the entire Apollo 11 prime crew, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Mike Collins,” one page, 8 x 9.5, NASA letterhead, July 8, 1969.

Highly desirable uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, w

Scarce personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Armstrong, “N. A. Armstrong,” payable to Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy for $50, December

Program for the National Civil Service League’s 16th career service awards held on May 8, 1970, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, 4 x 9, signed on the i

Ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Appealing color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Bonnie, with best wishes—Neil Armstrong.

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club FDC with a cachet honoring the moon landing, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John Vetter—with bes

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white spacesuit in front of a lunar background, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Kim—Neil

Uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the command module Columbia floating in lunar orbit, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, ‘Columbia’ Pilo

Signed book: Carrying the Fire. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9.25, 478 pages. Signed on a free end page in blu

Kranz’s laminated Apollo badge for the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Mission Control Center-Houston, 2.5 x 3.75, stamped with his name, “Eugene F. Kr

Glossy second-generation 10 x 8 NASA photo of the lunar surface with the Apollo 12 lunar module on the horizon, signed in black felt tip by Charles Co

Commemorative cover with a ‘Man on the Moon’ cachet honoring the Apollo program, postmarked November 14, 1969, signed in black felt tip by Charles Con

Vivid color limited edition 40 x 13 giclee print on stretched canvas entitled ‘Apollo Moonscape, an Explorer Artist’s Vision,’ numbered 15/80, promine

Color limited edition 12 x 14 giclee print on stretched canvas entitled ‘A Jewel in the Heavens,’ numbered 15/150, signed in the lower left in gold in

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 command module, signed in silver ink, “Short circuited wires caused a fire, expanding gaseous oxyge

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 mission, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and Fred Haise. In fine con

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Shepard posing in his white space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed and inscribed in bl

Photo booklet entitled ‘Apollo 15: At Hadley Base,’ published by the NASA’s office of public affairs in 1971, 32 pages, 12 x 9, signed on the front co

Handsome color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Young in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Jerry, Best Regards, John Young.” In fi

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the moon’s surface with the lunar module and rover in the background, signed

Challenger STS-51-L launch day postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the tragic mission, signed in black ballpoint, “S. C. McAuliffe.” In fine c

Unbound printed ASTP final flight plan prepared by the Johnson Space Center, 8 x 10.5, dated May 15, 1975, signed on the front cover in black felt tip

Nice collection of nineteen photos of various astronauts and NASA personnel, mostly glossy and satin-finish, ranging in size from 7 x 5 to 14 x 11, ea

Flown American flag carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, 5.75 x 3.75, affixed to an 11 x 8.5 presentation sheet bearing printed signatures of as

Exceptional collection of flown ‘gag’ photos, each signed and flight-certified in felt tip, “Carried on STS-6 in our FDF, Paul Weitz CDR,” with humoro

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5? in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9,

Flown sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin, ‘Type IV’ carried on board Apollo 15, and carried in the pocket of Dave Scott’s space suit during all three missio

Supremely desirable flown American flag, 11.5 x 7.75, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint by Commander David Scott, “This flag was flown in

Flown single-sided cue card carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission, 4 x 7, signed and flight-certified along the right border in blue b

Flown aluminum ‘lunar rover license plate,’ 1.3 x 0.8, marked with the registration number “LRV 001,” with “MOON” as the home state, the year 1971, an

Apollo 15 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 15 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the revers

Gordon’s Apollo 15 training-used lunar orbit monitoring chart, folded to 10.5 x 8, signed in black ballpoint, “Used in training on Apollo 15, Richard

A model of the Apollo Command Module rotation controller handle, measuring 4.5? tall, signed on the side in gold ink by Richard Gordon. The controller

A metal LM Coldplate made by Avco Aerostructures Division and used for cooling electronics, 25 x 3, labeled in black text as“Cold Plate Assy” and “Mfg

Small clear plastic LM protective cover with a Velcro swatch affixed to the reverse, 2 x 1, bearing black text reading, “Remove Before Flight, LDW420P

A cylindrical Lunar Module Surge Tank, a part of the Environmental Control System, measuring approximately 7? long and 3? in diameter, sealed in its p

Saturn V launch vehicle Exploding Bridge Wire (EBW) Firing Unit mounted on a 19 x 8 plywood board, with a George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal

Unflown STS-1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled

Glossy 10.75 x 8 photo of Glenn climbing inside his Friendship 7 capsule, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases t

Satin-finish 8 x 10 half-length photo of Glenn in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality

Three items: a business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Schirra, “Walter M. Schirra,” payable to Hale Wale for $500, October 28, 1983; a T

Two items: a star chart used for training during the Gemini program, 7 x 9, depicting the area of the Bootes constellation; and a large Gemini 11 spac

Appealing set of four satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the Gemini astronaut pictured, including: Jim McDivitt, Richard Gor

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine c

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin next to the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin,

Two photos: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin”; and an

Pair of black ink signatures, “Buzz Aldrin” and “M. Collins,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overall fine condition, with a JSA label affixed

Appealing 5 x 7 Sprint promotional cardstock photo of the Apollo 12 crew, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. I

Collection of ten personal checks, 6 x 2.75, each filled out and signed by Conrad, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” dated between 1990 and 1993. In overall fine

Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Irwin saluting the American flag at the Apollo 15 landing site, signed in black felt tip below a pre-printed sentiment

The Explorers Club membership card issued to Charlie Duke in 1999, 3.25 x 2, signed along the bottom in black felt tip. Also bears a facsimile signatu

Official color glossy 8 x 10 double-weight NASA photo of Mattingly standing on a mockup of the lunar surface with an Apollo 16 mission emblem in the b

Three photos: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan near the lunar rover on the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan”; a color

Awe-inspiring color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of McCandless performing his historic EVA, signed in silver ink, “An out of this world view of Earth!!

Nice collection of four letters and one document, each signed by a moonwalker, including: Buzz Aldrin (TLS), Charles Conrad (TLS), Jim Irwin (ALS and

Set of five satin-finish photos of astronauts from the Apollo–Soyuz and Skylab missions, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by the astro

Unique assemblage of FDCs and commemorative covers bearing original artwork, including: seven ‘Collins’ FDCs with attractive hand-painted designs hono

Two items: a TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Army Ballistic Missile Agency letterhead, stamp-dated January 5, 1960. Letter to Caspar Mol, in full: “I have yo

Extremely detailed binder of Space Shuttle press information, 615 pages, 11.5 x 11.5, produced by Rockwell International in January 1984 to comprehens

Nice assemblage of nine color satin-finish photos of various Space Shuttle astronauts, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in felt tip or ink

Flown American flag carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, 5.5 x 4, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 presentation sheet bearing printed signatures of astron

Signed book: In the American West. First edition, first printing. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1985. Hardcover, 11.25 x 14.25, 184 pages. Signed on the first

Extraordinary matte-finish 10.25 x 13.5 photo of an early clay model of Mount Rushmore, thoughtfully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Greetings

Fantastic archive of correspondence from Calder to his friend and banker Mr. Beverly Iszard, comprised of 19 ALSs, all signed “Sandy” except for one s

American artist, author, and traveler (1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vani

Unsigned matte-finish 11.75 x 7.75 photo of a Chinese factory worker, bearing a photographer’s stamp on the reverse by “Henri Cartier-Bresson & ...

Unsigned matte-finish 11.5 x 7.75 photo of workers in a Chinese kitchen, bearing a photographer’s stamp on the reverse by “Henri Cartier-Bresson &am...

Colorful lithograph print folded as a lettercard, 4.5 x 5.5 when closed, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Chagall below a New Year’s greeting, and a

Signed book: Marc Chagall: Juin-Octobre 1959. Paris: Palais du Louvre—Pavillon de Marsan, 1959. Softcover, 6.25 x 8.25, 476 pages. Signed and inscribe

ALS in French, signed “Daguerre,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to Mr. Damptain, in full (translated): “In case you can make available the funds co

Personal calling card imprinted with Eiffel’s name and Paris address, 4 x 2.25, bearing a brief unsigned note in French in his own hand. In fine condi

Belgian painter and printmaker (1860–1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 8.75 x 10.75, pers

American abstract expressionist painter (1928–2011) who was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting for over six decades. Attr

German-born French photographer and photojournalist (1908–2000) who was famous for her documentary photography and portraits of writers and artists. A

German artist (1909–1981) whose preferred medium involved large format woodcuts. Impressive color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Grieshaber, signed and

A softcover Artstudio publication in French from winter 1988, 8.25 x 10.5, 121 pages. Signed and inscribed in the border of a two-page spread of his 1

Artist and writer (1886–1971) who was a key figure in the Berlin Dada movement. TLS in German, signed “Hausmann,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, July 28, 1965

German painter and printmaker (1883–1970) who was a founding member of the Die Brucke group. Collection of twelve untranslated letters in German, cons

ALS in pencil, signed “Winslow Homer N. A.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, November 2, 1892. A letter of recommendation, in full: “Thomas Murrey—has been employ

ALS in French, signed “Jongkind,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, April 30, 1858. In part (translated): "Last night I receive...

Scarce ALS in German, signed “Gustav,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting a beautiful view of Lake Attersee, August 6, 1908. Untranslated lett

Swiss-born Austrian neoclassical painter (1741–1807) who was one of two female founding members of the Royal Academy in London. ALS in German, one pag

Notable American abstract expressionist painter (1910–1962). ALS signed “Franz,” three pages both sides, 6.25 x 8, October 25, 1931. Letter to Lavona

Austrian artist, poet, and playwright (1914–1980) known for his intensely vivid expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Vintage semi-glossy 12.25 x

Neoclassical Spanish painter (1781–1859) who helped to establish the Prado Museum. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Jose de Madrazo,” one page, 8.25

Collection of five ALSs in Danish, each signed “E. Munch” or “Edv. Munch,” totaling six pages, no dates but four postmarked 1893; and a bold ink signa

Italian sculptor (1908–1991) best known for his religious works in bronze. Collection of eight letters in Italian, comprised of four LSs and four TLSs

German architect and city planner (1886–1970) who applied urban design techniques to the city of Frankfurt during the Weimar Republic period. Uncommon

French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist (1879–1953) who was an early major figure of the Dada movement. ALS in French in pencil, one page,

Czechoslovakian postage stamp affixed to an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card, signed in blue ballpoint, “Picasso.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the ori

ANS in French, signed “Picasso,” one page, 10.5 x 8.25, March 10, 1959, “‘La Californie,’ Cannes, A. M.” Brief untranslated note to his housekeeper In

Signed book: Documents Iconographiques. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1954. Originally published as a softcover, this copy has been bound within leather boa

Desirable color postcard depicting Picasso’s 1901 painting ‘La Corrida,’ 5.75 x 4, signed vertically in the left border in black ballpoint, “Picasso.”

ALS signed “Frederic R.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, Players Club letterhead, no date. Letter to actor Ottis Skinner, in full: “I